Francesco Vettori

Francesco Vettori was an Italian diplomat and humanist in the 15th and early 16th centuries. He is best known for his detailed correspondence with Leonardo da Vinci, providing valuable insights into Leonardo’s thoughts, work, and the cultural atmosphere of Renaissance Italy. Vettori’s letters are important historical documents, revealing the intellectual and political landscape of the period. As a diplomat, he also played a role in Italy’s political affairs, bridging the worlds of politics and humanist scholarship during the Renaissance.